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Peter Wilkins: Or Harlequin Harlokin And The Flying Islanders (1883)

Peter Wilkins: Or Harlequin Harlokin And The Flying Islanders (1883)

Thorne, George
Palmer, F. Grove

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ISBN10: 1104199130
ISBN13: 9781104199135
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Mar 20 2009
Pages: 64
Weight: 0.22
Height: 0.13 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Peter Wilkins: Or Harlequin Harlokin And The Flying Islanders is a novel written by George Thorne and first published in 1883. The story is set in the 18th century and follows the adventures of Peter Wilkins, a young man who is shipwrecked on an island inhabited by a race of people who possess the ability to fly. Peter is taken in by the islanders and learns their language, customs, and way of life. He falls in love with one of the islanders, a woman named Wanle, and together they embark on a series of adventures that take them to other flying islands and even to the moon. Along the way, they encounter various obstacles and adversaries, including hostile tribes and treacherous weather conditions. The novel is a blend of fantasy, romance, and adventure, and is notable for its imaginative depiction of a society of flying people. Overall, Peter Wilkins: Or Harlequin Harlokin And The Flying Islanders is a classic work of 19th-century literature that continues to captivate readers with its fantastical world-building and engaging characters.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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